Tay-Sachs disease
MONDO:0010100GM2 gangliosidosis, variant B or Tay-Sachs disease is marked by accumulation of G2 gangliosides due to hexosaminidase A deficiency.
Also known as: GM2 gangliosidosis, B, B1 variant, GM2-gangliosidosis, several forms, Hex A pseudodeficiency, Tay Sachs Disease, Tay-Sachs disease, disease, Tay-Sachs, hexosaminidase A deficiency, B variant GM2 gangliosidosis
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Tay-Sachs disease itself.
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Sub-types of Tay-Sachs disease
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Tay-Sachs disease, B1 variant 0 trials
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Experimental cell shot aims to boost brain repair in kids with rare metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether adding special cells (DUOC-01) into the spinal fluid is safe for children with inherited metabolic diseases that damage the brain. Participants are ages 1 week to 21 years and are already receiving a standard umbilical cord blood transplant. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain diseases to pave way for future cures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows children and adults with Tay-Sachs, Sandhoff, and GM1 gangliosidosis to understand how these diseases progress. Researchers will measure changes in motor skills, communication, and behavior each year. The goal is to create a clear picture of the diseases so fut…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Major study tracks rare brain diseases to unlock their secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1500 people with rare genetic brain disorders to learn how these diseases progress. Researchers measure thinking, movement, and daily living skills over time, and also look at brain scans and body fluids. The goal is to better understand the diseases and how tr…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC